XP-0042 Fresh Fruits
Amla
Premium fresh Amla with exceptional vitamin C and antioxidant content. Hand-picked, perfectly graded, ideal for wellness and food industries.
APEDAGlobal GAPPhytosanitary Certificate
Min. Order
1 Metric Ton
🌿 Vegetarian Product
✓ Non-GMO
🌱 Organic Available
Fresh Fruits SKU: XP-0028
Pineapple
Succulent and nutritious Pineapple, farm-fresh and packed with advanced cooling techniques for long shelf life.
Commercial Trade Terms
Min. Order (MOQ)
1 Metric Ton
HS Code
0803
Origin
India
Price Range
Price on Request
Export Documents
- Certificate of Origin (APEDA)
- Phytosanitary Certificate (fresh)
- Cold Chain / Pre-cooling Compliance Certificate
- COA (Brix, acidity, juice yield)
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
Available Bag Sizes
Single-fruit pack5 kg carton8–10 kg telescopic boxAseptic bulk bag (concentrate)
Available Bag Types
Corrugated Fibreboard Box (CFB)Telescopic Carton with crown protectionFoam net + trayAseptic Bulk Bag in drum (concentrate)
Product Overview
COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Freshly harvested Pineapple known for its natural sweetness and nutritional value. Our fruits are hand-picked at the peak of ripeness and packed with care to maintain freshness during transit. As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Pineapple meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide. Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Pineapple is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.
As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Pineapple meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide.
Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Pineapple is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.
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Varieties Found in India
Regional cultivars available for bulk export
Kew
Assam, West Bengal
Cylindrical shape, pale yellow flesh. Most exported variety.
Queen
West Bengal & Kerala
Small, golden yellow, intense flavour. Premium fresh export.
MD-2 (Golden)
Coastal Karnataka
International commercial variety. Low acidity, extended shelf life.
Specific variety available on request — mention in your RFQ.
What is Pineapple?
Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is one of India's most important tropical fruits, with cultivation concentrated in the high-rainfall Northeast — Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Mizoram — alongside major belts in West Bengal, Kerala, and Karnataka. The standout product is the Tripura Queen pineapple, a GI-tagged fruit celebrated for its small-to-medium size, deep golden flesh, intense aroma, high sweetness, and low acidity, officially designated Tripura's 'State Fruit'.
India grows two principal commercial varieties. The Queen variety — dominant in the Northeast — is a premium fresh-eating pineapple: crisp, fragrant, and very sweet, ideal for fresh export and gifting. The Kew variety — larger, more cylindrical, juicier, and more acidic — is grown in Kerala, West Bengal, and the plains and is the preferred raw material for the juice, concentrate, slices, and canning industry. Together they let India serve both the premium fresh and the processing segments.
Indian pineapple exports — fresh Queen fruit and Kew-based juice/concentrate — move primarily to the GCC (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar), the Middle East, Nepal, Bangladesh, and select European buyers. The trade competes against the global heavyweights Costa Rica, the Philippines, and Thailand, which dominate the MD2 fresh and canned-pineapple markets. India's edge lies in the distinctive Queen aroma, NE-belt near-year-round availability, and freight proximity to Gulf and South Asian markets; cold-chain, ripeness-stage harvesting, and phytosanitary compliance are critical for fresh export success.
Technical Specifications
| Export Varieties | Queen (Tripura GI), Kew, Mauritius, Giant Kew |
| Origin Belt | Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur (Queen); Kerala, West Bengal, Karnataka (Kew) |
| Fruit Weight | Queen: 0.8–1.3 kg; Kew: 1.5–2.5 kg |
| TSS (Brix) | Queen: 14–18° Brix; Kew: 12–15° Brix |
| Acidity | Queen: 0.5–0.7%; Kew: 0.6–1.0% (as citric acid) |
| Flesh Colour | Queen: deep golden-yellow; Kew: pale to golden yellow |
| Juice Yield (Processing) | Kew: 50–60% juice recovery |
| Harvest Maturity | Quarter to half-yellow shell for fresh export; full ripe for processing |
| Grade | Export Grade A / B / Processing (by size, Brix, blemish) |
| Treatment | Washed, crown-trimmed, fungicide-dipped, pre-cooled (fresh) |
Commercial Grades & Classification
Tripura Queen — Export Grade A (Fresh)
Processing: Hand-picked at quarter-yellow, washed, crown-trimmed, fungicide-dipped, pre-cooled, tray packed
Colour: Deep golden flesh, golden-yellow shell
Use Case: Premium fresh whole fruit for retail and gifting in GCC and Middle East modern trade
Highest fresh value — small-size aromatic premium
Kew — Export Grade A (Fresh)
Processing: Graded, washed, crown-trimmed, waxed, pre-cooled
Colour: Golden-yellow, larger cylindrical fruit
Use Case: Mainstream fresh retail and foodservice in Gulf and South Asia
Mid-tier fresh grade
Kew — Processing Grade
Processing: Full-ripe fruit for juicing, slicing, and canning
Colour: Golden yellow, high juice
Use Case: Juice, concentrate, canned slices/chunks, and tidbits
Base processing grade
Pineapple Juice Concentrate (65° Brix)
Processing: Pressed, clarified, evaporated, aseptically packed
Colour: Clear golden concentrate
Use Case: Beverage, nectar, and food-manufacturing industry
Value-added processed form
Indicative FOB Pricing
Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.
| Grade | FOB Price (USD/MT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tripura Queen Fresh (Grade A) | $0.70 – $1.10/kg | GI fruit; aromatic premium — GCC and Middle East retail |
| Kew Fresh (Grade A) | $0.50 – $0.80/kg | Mainstream fresh export — Gulf, Nepal, Bangladesh |
| Kew Processing Grade | $0.25 – $0.45/kg | Juice, canning, and slicing industry |
| Pineapple Juice Concentrate (65° Brix) | $1,300 – $1,900/MT | Aseptic packed; beverage and food manufacturing |
Price Influencing Factors
- •Variety and aroma — Tripura Queen's distinctive sweetness and low acidity command a premium over generic fresh fruit
- •Harvest maturity stage — correct quarter-to-half-yellow harvest is critical for fresh-export shelf life and price
- •Competition from Costa Rica/Philippines MD2 and Thai canned pineapple sets the global price benchmark
- •Cold-chain and freight from the landlocked Northeast to ports raises fresh-export landed cost
- •Concentrate/juice market prices — global FCOJ-style pineapple concentrate demand firms up processing-grade fruit
India vs Costa Rica: Pineapple Comparison
India competes on the distinctive aroma and sweetness of the Tripura Queen and on freight proximity to Gulf and South Asian markets, rather than on the standardised MD2 volume trade that Costa Rica and the Philippines dominate. Those origins lead global fresh and canned pineapple on scale, uniformity, and supply-chain integration, while India's Queen and Kew fruit win on flavour distinctiveness and landed cost into nearby markets.
| Aspect | 🇮🇳 India | 🌏 Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Variety | Queen (Tripura GI) — small, aromatic, very sweet; Kew for processing | MD2 (Gold) — large, uniform, long shelf life |
| Flavour Profile | Queen: intense aroma, high sweetness, low acidity | MD2: consistent, mild-sweet, optimised for shipping |
| Freight Advantage | Close to Gulf, Middle East, Nepal, Bangladesh | Long sea freight from Central America/SE Asia |
| Supply Window | Near year-round across Queen and Kew seasons in NE belt | Year-round industrial-scale supply |
| Price | $0.25–$1.10/kg FOB fresh — flavour & cost competitive | $0.60–$1.20/kg FOB — premium MD2 standard |
Applications & End-Use Markets
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Fresh Retail & Gifting
Aromatic Tripura Queen pineapples for premium fresh retail and gifting across the Gulf and Middle East, sold by size and ripeness grade.
UAESaudi ArabiaQatarNepalBangladesh
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Juice & Concentrate Industry
Kew fruit feeds pineapple juice, NFC, and 65° Brix concentrate production for beverage and nectar manufacturers domestically and abroad.
IndiaUAEEurope
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Canning & Processed Foods
Slices, chunks, and tidbits in syrup or juice for retail and foodservice, plus dried pineapple and bakery/confectionery ingredients.
UAESaudi ArabiaEuropeIndia
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Foodservice & HORECA
Hotels, juice bars, and caterers source fresh and processed pineapple for juices, desserts, fruit platters, and savoury dishes across Gulf hospitality.
UAESaudi ArabiaQatarBahrain
Global Trade Architecture
Primary Supply Origins
Costa Rica
World's largest fresh-pineapple exporterMD2 (Gold) volume leader to USA and EU; benchmark for fresh trade.
Philippines
Major fresh & canned exporterLarge MD2 fresh and canned/juice supplier to Asia and the Middle East.
India
Top-tier producer (Tripura GI Queen)Northeast belt (Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya) plus Kerala/WB. Largely domestic; exports fresh Queen and Kew juice/concentrate to Gulf and South Asia.
Key Consumption Nodes
GCC — UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
Core export market for fresh Queen and processed pineapple; reefer sea freight and strong expat/modern-trade demand.
Nepal & Bangladesh
Adjacent markets for fresh Northeast pineapple supplied on freight and transit-time advantage.
Europe
Selective buyers for aromatic Queen fruit, organic pineapple, and juice/concentrate; competes with Costa Rican MD2.
India (Domestic Processing Hubs)
Large internal demand and growing juice/concentrate processing absorb the bulk of the Kew crop.
Market Intelligence
India's pineapple export proposition rests on two pillars: the GI-tagged Tripura Queen — a small, intensely aromatic premium fresh fruit unlike the standardised MD2 — and the larger, juicier Kew variety that feeds a growing juice, concentrate, and canning industry. Rather than competing on MD2 volume with Costa Rica and the Philippines, India differentiates on flavour, Northeast near-year-round supply, and freight proximity to Gulf and South Asian markets.
Market Size
Indian pineapple exports: ~$25–40M annually (fresh Queen + Kew juice/concentrate); large domestic processing base
Growth Rate
~7–8% CAGR — driven by Queen fresh exports, concentrate processing, and Gulf demand
Core Demand Drivers
- Tripura Queen GI recognition supporting premium aromatic fresh positioning
- Near year-round supply from the Northeast and southern belts smoothing export availability
- Growing pineapple juice, NFC, and 65° Brix concentrate demand in beverage industry
- Freight proximity and strong expat demand in the Gulf and Middle East
- Expansion of cold-chain and food-processing infrastructure in the Northeast
Supply Dynamics
Queen peaks May–August and Kew Dec–March, giving India broad seasonal coverage, but the Northeast belt is logistically remote and rain-dependent. Fresh export hinges on precise maturity-stage harvesting and cold-chain integrity, while the Kew crop is largely absorbed by domestic and regional processing.
⚠ India Risk Factor
Logistics and cold-chain gaps from the landlocked Northeast to ports raise fresh-export cost and risk quality loss. Global MD2 dominance from Costa Rica and the Philippines limits India's share of standardised fresh trade. Weather dependence, perishability, and competition from Thai canned pineapple cap achievable prices.
Future Outlook
Growth will come from branding the Tripura Queen as a differentiated premium fresh fruit, scaling pineapple juice and 65° Brix concentrate exports, and investing in Northeast cold-chain and processing. Organic and GI-certified Queen pineapple represents the premium frontier for buyers seeking flavour distinctiveness against commodity MD2.
HS / HSN Codes
| Product Type | HS 6-Digit | ITC-HS 8-Digit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Pineapple | 0804.30 | 08043000 | Pineapples, fresh or dried |
| Pineapple Juice / Concentrate | 2009.41 | 20094100 | Pineapple juice, Brix not exceeding 20 |
| Prepared / Canned Pineapple | 2008.20 | 20082000 | Pineapples, prepared or preserved (slices, chunks) |
Certifications & Compliance Standards
| Standard | Code / Reference | Note |
|---|---|---|
| APEDA Export Registration | APEDA Certificate | Indian export quality and MRL/pesticide compliance for fresh pineapple |
| Phytosanitary Certification | IPPC ISPM-13 | Mandatory phytosanitary certificate from plant quarantine for fresh fruit export |
| Global GAP | GLOBALG.A.P. IFA | Good Agricultural Practice certification for farm food safety and traceability |
| FSSAI | FSS Act 2006 | Indian food safety compliance for handling and juice/concentrate processing |
Storage, Handling & Logistics
Shelf Life
Fresh: 2–4 weeks at 7–10°C, 85–90% RH; Concentrate: 18–24 months frozen
Storage Conditions
Cold storage at 7–10°C (not below 7°C — chilling injury occurs) with 85–90% RH; pre-cooling, washing, fungicide dip, and crown protection immediately after harvest. Concentrate stored frozen/aseptic.
Container Type
Reefer containers at 7–10°C for fresh sea freight; ambient FCL for aseptic juice concentrate in drums/totes
Fumigation
Hot-water or approved fungicide treatment against fruit rot; phytosanitary treatment per importing-country rules
Storage Advantage
Tripura Queen's small size and firm aromatic flesh travel well to nearby Gulf and South Asian markets; concentrate form removes perishability for long-haul trade
Why Source Pineapple from India?
- Tripura Queen — GI-protected, intensely aromatic, very sweet, low-acidity premium fresh pineapple
- Dual-variety supply — premium Queen for fresh export and juicy Kew for juice, concentrate, and canning
- Near year-round availability across Northeast and southern belts
- Freight and transit advantage into the Gulf, Middle East, Nepal, and Bangladesh
- APEDA-registered, phytosanitary-certified, pre-cooled fresh fruit and FSSAI-compliant processed forms
- Organic and GI-certified Queen pineapple available for buyers seeking flavour-led differentiation
Industrial Usage
Bulk supply for various manufacturing, processing, and distribution sectors. High-purity technical grades available for industrial procurement and technical application.
Standard
Technical Grade
Supply
Bulk Only
Packaging & Logistics
Standard Packaging
Export Standard Cartons / Palletized
Private Label / OEM
Custom Packaging & OEM Support Available
Port of Loading
Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) or Mundra Port
Incoterms
FOB, CIF, CFR accepted
Global Export Reach for Pineapple
IndianXporter successfully exports Pineapple to major international markets. Click your region below to view destination-specific compliance and shipping details.
Industrial Application Verticals
B2B Solutions
Private Label Pineapple
Establish your own brand in the international market. We provide end-to-end custom white-label packaging and branding solutions for retail distribution. Get retail-ready Pineapple under your brand name with our expert OEM services.
- Custom pouch, jar & bulk bag design
- Multi-lingual labeling & regulatory compliance
- FSSAI, ISO & FDA certified facilities
- Flexible packaging sizes (100g to 50kg)
Retail Ready
From Design to Delivery
Export Markets
USA UAE Europe South East Asia
We provide market-specific compliance documentation for each destination. Contact us for country-specific certifications.
Importing Pineapple: B2B FAQs
What is the lead time for a bulk order of Pineapple?
Our standard lead time for Pineapple is 7-14 business days from order confirmation to dispatch from an Indian port. For private label orders, allow an additional 5 days for packaging customization.
Can I request a sample of Pineapple before placing a full container order?
Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Pineapple for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).
Which Incoterms do you offer for Pineapple?
We primarily quote on FOB (Nhava Sheva/Mundra) or CIF (Destination Port) basis. We can also provide CFR and door-to-door DDP pricing for specific regions upon request.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Pineapple?
Our standard MOQ for Pineapple is 1 Metric Ton. However, we can accommodate smaller trial orders or mixed container shipments (LCL) for new B2B partners seeking to evaluate our quality.
Do you provide samples and laboratory reports for Pineapple?
Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Pineapple to ensure full compliance with your destination country's regulations.
What are the export logistics and lead times for bulk orders?
We primarily ship through Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) and Mundra ports using FOB, CIF, or CFR terms. Standard lead time for Pineapple is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.
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